Motor Vehicle Policy: Accident Procedures

In the event of an accident the following procedures must be followed:

Obtain any medical attention that is necessary. Any accident that involves personal
injury or property damage in excess of $1000 must be reported to the police. In the
event that it is not possible to determine the cost of damages, please report the
accident to the police.

Exchange information with the other operator involved (if applicable), minimally obtaining
Driver’s License and registration information, insurance company information and contact
numbers. Also, obtain the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all witnesses.

Don’t admit fault or liability for the accident.

Complete an Accident Report Form (MV104) located in all College owned vehicle glove
boxes or available at Campus Safety.

Notify the drivers Supervisor and Business Services (x5812) of the accident as soon
as possible. If the accident occurs on campus, contact Campus Safety (x5566).

The College’s insurance company may contact you to obtain accident information, please
respond as promptly as possible.

Information and records regarding accidents will be maintained by the Business Services
Department.

Other considerations when involved in a vehicle accident:

Do be courteousDon’t discuss any conditions or defects of the automobileDon’t express any opinion or make any statement to anyone about the accident except
to law officers and College representativesDon’t discuss the accident with anyone over the phone or in person unless they represent
the College.

Post Accident Review

Vehicle accidents may undergo a Post Accident Review to determine the cause and preventability
of an accident. Reviews could consist of representatives from the Safety Committee,
Campus Safety, and the vehicle operators Department or Student Affairs. The attached
Post Accident Review Guidelines will be used as evaluation criteria.

Once a determination as to cause and preventability is established, findings and Recommendation
will be forwarded to Human Resources & the vehicle operators Supervisors (for Employees)
or Student Affairs (for Students) for any corrective action (e.g. temporary or permanent
denial of College driving privileges, required attendance at additional training program,
etc).